Our Preschool
When children turn 2 ½ years old, they are ready for our Preschool Classrooms. Building on the foundational learning as toddlers, the older children are ready for more daily structure as they seek opportunities to investigate their own interests and questions about the world.
The preschool children thrive with more autonomy in the classroom, therefore the teachers craft the environment and daily lesson plans to enhance opportunities for each child to develop their individual cognitive and social/emotional abilities. As with our toddler classroom, the preschool teachers provide an integrated thematic curriculum utilizing all aspects of the day. By threading the learning opportunities through the meals, circle times, play experiences, projects, STEAM explorations, and outdoor play, each theme encourages every child to learn at their own pace, guided by their different interests and levels of abilities. Embedded in all of these areas are the basic pre-academic skills that the children will need as they move their way toward kindergarten. Some of the basic skills include letter and number recognition, pattern work, and fine and large motor practice. As the preschool children continue to develop their desire for more social interactions, they also develop an interest in being part of the collective thinking of a group. Through facilitated whole class activities, our teachers help each child deepen their social understanding, and the importance of cultural, as well as individual, awareness and respect.
Some of the basic skills include letter and number recognition, pattern work, and fine and large motor practice. As the preschool children continue to develop their desire for more social interactions, they also develop an interest in being part of the collective thinking of a group. Through facilitated whole class activities, our teachers help each child deepen their social understanding, and the importance of cultural, as well as individual, awareness and respect.
Pre-Kindergarten
For our older learners and those who are developmentally ready and interested, we offer an additional layer of Pre-Kindergarten readiness to our curriculum. This layer is in addition to the other projects and learning opportunities offered and is individually crafted to meet the needs of each child. The expanded opportunities are both embedded in the daily learning areas and presented as extra activities for the child to engage in. The teachers work with each child to scaffold their developmental skill sets and help present new ideas, concepts, and abilities.
SAFETY & COVID-19 POLICY
Peacock Family Services is committed to doing our part in maintaining the health and safety of our community during this time of COVID-19. Our measures are based on the guidelines of the CDC, Washington Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). More information regarding Peacock’s COVID-19 Response can be found here
Inclusivity
Inclusivity is a core value of Peacock Family Services. If someone would like to participate in one of our programs, though cannot afford to do so, please contact Zoe Vrieling, our executive director, at zoe@peacockfamilyservices.org to discuss Peacock’s Tuition Assistance Program.
